About Crystal S.

A veteran of competitive improv, Crystal teaches the basics both for fun and as an enhancement to the acting process.

About Crystal

Crystal brings a lifetime’s experience of professional musicianship to each of her lessons. Born into a family of musicians, she sang her first solo at age 2. She also benefits her students with an extraordinarily diverse musical background, having worked as a vocalist in gospel, country, musical theater, jazz, classical, rock, pop and soul styles. Her performing career has taken her from L.A. church meetings to London’s Houses of Parliament.

Crystal hails originally from Los Angeles, CA - where her musical parents gave her a head start by including her in the family business the moment she was able to contribute. She went on to study classical voice, piano and music theory at The Boston Conservatory of Music. After concluding her studies in London, she returned home and began working regularly as a theater performer, appearing in twen

ty world premiers and re-imagined classics. Most notably she played the lead role of Keely Smith in the big band jazz musical “Louis and Keely: Live At The Sahara” during its eight-month run at Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse. She also formed her own rock band, The Honeysuckle Jones Revival, with whom she performed her own songs all over Los Angeles. And she began working as a studio session vocalist, providing demo vocals for other songwriters, as well as arranging and performing back-up vocals for original artists, including Laura Roppe (currently in the Top Ten on Billboard’s Uncharted list of emerging artists.) Crystal played the lead role of Brooke in the new operatic rock musical “The Burning Opera LA” during its Los Angeles run in 2011 as well as providing ensemble vocals and playing piano and bass. She also performs holiday tunes from the Golden Age of American songwriting with musical quartet The Sleigh Belles.

Crystal believes that music is serious business but that it should be fun. She encourages her students to play music they love, as well as expanding their musical knowledge. She is a firm believer in basics first and emphasizes theory and technique as the tools to support creativity and provide freedom, power and control. She believes effort beats talent every time and the student who practices consistently will see results, whatever their level of ability. Most of all, she believes we were all born to make music.

After 3 or 6 months of consistent lesson attendance and practice, students will have a clear understanding of how their instrument works and how to care for it. They will be able to read basic music notation. They will be working toward clearly defined musical goals and they will have at least three performance pieces learned.

*** Travel Equipment ***I bring a small keyboard for vocal students with no piano, karaoke tracks and a digital recorder. I also bring a selection of games. Students are expected to purchase all necessary books and sheet music.

*** Specialties ***Young beginners (piano)

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Reviews

Raylene L Lehnhoff November 11, 2015·Singing·Online

Love how she teaches the mechanics of learning to sing properly such as breathing correctly and posture right from the start for a beginner. Fantastic instructor!

Tamura H. September 29, 2013·Singing·

Amazing singng instructor

Crystal has increased my daughterâs self-esteem and expressiveness through song. My daughter is now writing her own poetry and song lyrics, as well as being able to combat her once shyness quality. She loves to perform in front of others now and has a confidence level that amazes me, especially now that she is going into those âteenâ years. I think a lot of thanks needs to go to Crystal, for assisting my daughter in reaching her current creative level!

Tamura H. September 29, 2013·Piano·

Great piano instructor

Crystal is an amazing piano instructor. She is patient, understanding and dedicated. My daughter has learned so much from her. My daughterâs love for music has increased immensely since learning how to play the piano. This would never have been able to be accomplished without Crystalâs professional and caring teaching style.

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Los Angeles, CA 90012

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About Cathy R.

Improvisational Acting requires, not only, self-confidence, but knowledge of self-awareness, imaginative expression, and creative story-telling. These lessons will create of each of these areas and allow actors to experience success with improvisation through numerous and varied activities.

About Cathy

Â Vocal and Piano TeacherA proven leader in teaching and motivational development with years of experience and expertise; a self-directed, creative individual who possesses superior skills in interpersonal development and great interpersonal care helping individuals and groups

Key Areas of Strength- Studied piano 17 years; taught for 20- Studied voice nationally with internationally-renowned teachers; taught for 25 years- Masters in Special Education, as well as a second Bachelor's in Communicative Disorders- Private business owner/entrepreneur with successful retail sales of private label products - Comprehensive skills in writing, singing, entertaining, analyzing music for over thirty years - Sixteen years of retail marketing and on-site sales experience- Proven expertise in marketing, advertising, and sales- Publ

ished Writer and Music Writer

Professional Background

Private Voice, Piano and Acting 1/89 to presentTeaching and Coaching Individual and small group instruction in vocal and/or piano technique, including piano chording technique and instruction over all musical styles, including all ages. Acting coaching for monologue preparation, scene and character development. All instruction is personalized/customized to the student's needs. Includes audition preparation, vocal techniques for therapeutic needs, and overall instruction in wellness practices for artistic longevity. Includes warm-up exercises as well as performance development, demeanor, and execution. Emphasis on creating and strengthening positive habits as opposed to negative discipline. Personal, professional, practical.

Theater Direction:Robin Hood Revisited (a short play I adapted for Elementary Students)The Bard is Back (modern version of Shakespeare's Romeo and JulietCindy (A Musical I wrote based on the Cinderella legend, featuring Beatles (Music)

Education:Utah State University - Secondary BS in Communication DisordersNational University - MS in Special EducationGeorgia State University - BA in Advertising and Public Relations, Minors in Music, History, and Geology

Vocal Instruction:Joseph Amayo University of GeorgiaFlorence Kopplef Georgia State UniversityAndrew Terry Atlanta, GeorgiaRobert Strickland New York, New York

Additional Skills/Interests: Show dance including jazz, some ballet, tap, and modern; piano accompanying; sky diving; bike riding; gardening; teaching reading and writing, as well as working with students who have speech and language disabilities; and multiple philanthropic/church involvement and activities, including handi-crafts creations.

Miscellaneous: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint

*** Lesson Details ***Every lesson is customized to the specific needs of each student. Each lesson includes work on vocal essentials like breathing, hydration, and anatomy, as well as technique, work on specific, student-chosen songs, vocal and physical exercises, performance tips, music theory. Fun but educational!

*** Specialties ***Voice in all Styles from Pop to Rock to Country to Classical; Vocal Performance in all styles; Music Theory; Piano, including Sight-Reading and Chord Theory; Theatrical and Acting Coaching: Audition Preparation; Song and Music Preparation; College Audition Prep; Resume Preparation; Vocal Breathing Techniques; Reading; Composition; Special Education Tutoring.Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Academic Tutoring in English, Grammar, Composition, History, Social Studies, Earth Science, Music and Art History

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Reviews

Tom October 4, 2017·Singing·In home

Cathy is a great and caring teacher who helped me correct the vocal problem I was having. I highly recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future.

Javan September 30, 2017·Speaking Voice·In studio

Cathy is patience and methodically, intuitively Planning lessons that are specific to my personal goals.

Sydney W. March 19, 2017·Speaking Voice·In home

Cathy was terrific! My daughter had one week to prepare for a very important10 minute presentation and Cathy gave great advice and was truly invested in helping her be her best self with poise and confidence. Definitely recommend her!

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Santa Clarita, CA 91350

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About William C.

The basics of improvisation, character and scene creation all the way through to advanced long form improv.

About william

I have been teaching for over 20 years in a wide variety of disciplines. I began my teaching career as a scuba instructor and have taught acting and improvisation professionally in New York City for ten years. As an actor I have been the resident teaching artist at dozens of NYC schools and helped write curriculum for the DELLTA program (developing English language learning through the arts).

Professionally I have made a living from acting (both theatre and film), stand up comedy, improvisation, freelance writing, even being a United States Marine. For the past 7 years I have been teaching children and adults with autism as an ABA therapist.

I offer a very broad range of experience not only with the disciplines I have taught but with the exceptional variety of people I have had the privilege of working with.

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Joachim August 23, 2017·Improv Acting·In studio

Will has a great way of guiding the team to not only work together but dial in what's working and phase out what's not. He's patient, encouraging, and most importantly honest. It's clear he loves the form and working with others to find what works for their team.

Laura August 22, 2017·Improv Acting·

Will and I performed and taught together for years in NYC. He is the best! He really focuses on spontaneity and supporting his partner. When you work with him, you won’t have to worry about being funny or clever. He will help you learn to improvise in your own unique way.

Freestyle Repertory Theatre August 22, 2017·Improv Acting·

Will was an outstanding member of our NYC company. His imagination, vibrancy, generosity and goofy sense of humor make him fantastic to work with. Will also taught with us in public schools, where his thoughtful feedback and unfailing support made him one of our best teachers. He has our highest recommendation.

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William C.

About Tyler A.

About Tyler

I have my BFA in Acting from Elon University and have been studying at Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop since Jan. 2016.

While at Elon I worked as a teacher's assistant for two years where I specialized in and began instructing the Meisner technique.

Duties as a teacher's assistant: coaching in-class work (repetitions, activities, monologues, and scenes), providing private coaching for students with whatever they needed assistance in, grading and reviewing students.

While at Elon University I also trained in Stanislavsky, Acting for the Camera, Shakespeare, Improv, and Voice (Skinner technique, Fitzmaurice) and Movement (Laban and Alexander techniques, BMC [Body-Mind Centering], and Yoga).

I've studied abroad in Arezzo, Italy, where I studied Commedia dell'Arte and Physical Theatre, and I've also studied under actress Marilyn

Tyler A.

Tyler A.

About Marcel M.

I work in the industry for more than 10 years. I have my own production company since 2005. I directed movies as well so I know both sides very well.

More here:Marcel MillerNetworxx Film Management

About Marcel

I work as a tutor and mentor in many of those fields for years. It was and is a side business, but I always enjoyed teaching.I am looking forward to move on with you and / or your kids.Have a great day,Marcel

Update 02/10/15: Takelessons is a great way to teach and a fantastic and easy way to learn for students. I currently have 3 students per week, with several hours. I really enjoy it, either online via Skype or Facetime or Live at the students place. Hit me up and let's move something together.

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Ems July 2, 2017·Mixed Martial Arts·In home

I did not actually take any lessons with him, but his schedule did not reflect what showed as available in Takelessons. He had a very bad attitude and would not actually schedule the lesson after several exchanges.

Andy June 2, 2017·German·Online

I need to improve my spoken German for business and Marcel has been invaluable in helping me improve at a good pace while being incredibly flexible on lesson planning.

I've been working with him for about a month now and I've grown to feel more comfortable speaking with my colleagues who are native German speakers.

If you want a native, professional teacher who can be fun...Marcel is your guy.

Thia S. January 22, 2017·Microsoft Word·In home

Marcel is a great teacher, solved all my complicated issues and answered every question with advanced knowledge. He's patient and has a light humorous way of making you feel smart when you need it most!

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Glendale, CA 91201

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About David T.

Emmy Award Winner David T. has over 33 years of acting experience in Film, TV and Stage. He is best known World-wide for his role on “The Young and the Restless” where he received 3 Emmy nominations and won his first Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Billy Abbott. He has the experience and training to coach actors who are either beginning their journey with acting or are well experienced actors who are looking to bring more color and light to their work. so they will stand out in front of the casting director & make their tape unique from the rest. Acting is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others so they may reach their dreams of becoming a working actor.

About David

Film credits include Swing Kids with Christian Bail & Robert Shawn Lenard; Pleasantville with Reese Witherspoon & Toby McGuire, Stay Tuned with John Ritter along with Plain Cloths, Stepfather III, Walking Thunder, Roomates, and The Hazing to name a few. Television series roles include “Sessions,” produced by Billy Crystal, as well as “One Life to Live” as Paul Cramer, “Roommates” as Brady, “Worlds Apart,” “Buddies,” “Salute your Shorts,” “Good Behavior” as Cozy Boy, “Brand New Life” as Bart McCray, and “The Young and The Restless” as Billy Abbott. Recent top rated TV shows include NCIS and NCIS New Orleans and CSI Los Vegas. See Resume in Photo and Video as pdf to see more.

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Elias B. December 10, 2017·Child Acting·Online

Great with our 6 year old. A lot of energy and compassion for teaching.

Greta B. December 5, 2017·Acting·Online

David is an incredible teacher, he makes sure you’re comfortable and always makes sure you’re following his instructions and tips!

Scarlett-Stella M. November 27, 2017·Acting·Online

Just had my first lesson with David. It was very helpful, he is amazing and I highly recommend him !

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North Hollywood, CA 91601

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About Laura R.

I've taught Improv on all levels since 1984. My students have ranged from elementary and middle school camp kids to high school and college undergrad thespians and adult professional actors. Everyone thinks Improv is hard, but I can show you the tools to help you unlock the secrets of this ancient performance technique!

About Laura

Hi, there! My name is Laura and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since1994 (classroom teacher since 1990) and have loved helping my students succeed as writers, English speakers, filmmakers, actors, martial artists, and yoga teachers. I went to Hofstra University and earned a dual degree in Drama and English in 1986, earned my 3rd degree black belt in jujutsu in 2009, my Master's in Education in 1995 from USC, my RYT-200 in Yoga in 2013. I'm a patient teacher with a sense of humor and my teaching style is both detail and goal oriented; I like to challenge my students while making sure they have fun in the process. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

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Agatha August 18, 2017·Improv Acting·Online

Laura was awesome and so much fun. She gave me a lot of tips to help me with Improv.

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Laura R.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

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About Kenshaka A.

I have taught for more than 20 years at over 15 colleges, universities, and conservatories across the country. I specialize in Method Acting, and help my students become better actors regardless of their occupational field. I am an SAG/AFTRA, AEA member, and have worked and learned from some of the best in New York and Los Angeles. Teaching has long been my passion and joy.

About Kenshaka

I am a professional director, actor, and singer who has been performing since my teen years in NY. I hold MFA, MA, and BA degrees in performing arts. I have worked with many great actors including Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman and Soleil Moon Frye when she was one of my students at the New School in New York. I have coached literally thousands of actors and have hundreds of exercises to help you find what works best for you. Nothing satisfies me more than to see my students become proficient actors, maximize their talents and start working.

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Kenshaka A.

Los Angeles, CA 90008

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$50
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About Adam F.

My goal is to give you the freedom and confidence to feel comfortable with taking risks and letting yourself explore. I want to help you find the truth behind each emotion that your character is experincing and allow the story to be told in the most real and authentic way.

About Adam

My name is Adam. I was born in Oklahoma and moved to Sweden at age of 5. It was around that time I started becoming interested in movies as well as putting on performances in front of family and friends. As a teenager I went to an art and performance high school. As soon as I was done with my classes I would head over to an english speaking theatre at nights. At age 19 l moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. I started by attending an acting and film academy that went on for two years. Since graduation I've been working on everything from film, tv, commercial and plays.

Needless to say acting is a big part of my life. I enjoy it more then anything else. That is why I started coaching people. I like to see the actor become the character. I want to help you be the best you can be by sharing my knowledge as well as my passio

n for acting.

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Adam F.

Los Angeles, CA 90046

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About Keli P.

Hey Guys!I love working with actors at all different levels and helping them get to that next step in their work! I have a background working with kids too, as I was a tutor/therapist for underprivileged kids at Camp Kilpatrick in Malibu. I like to make things fun for the actor, as I’ve learned that in order to create, we need to feel safe and have trust in our teacher. I can coach actors on auditions for Film/TV, auditioning for casting directors, as well as teach beginners about the business and how to get started! I also have a variety of scripts at my disposal, if the actor wanted to work on a specific scene from my collection. Here’s a little bit about my career...Price appeared in television shows such as 'About a boy' (NBC) where he portrayed “Gus”, and 'Your Family or mine' (TBS), where he played the role of "Colin" alongside Richard Dreyfuss and JoBeth Williams. He was also a series regular on the series 'Side Effects' for Dreamworks, which you can now watch on Hulu. He’s ...

About Keli

Hi Guys!I love working with actors at all different levels and helping them get to that next step in their work! I have a background working with kids too, as I was a tutor/therapist for underprivileged kids at Camp Kilpatrick in Malibu. I like to make things fun for the actor, as I’ve learned that in order to create, we need to feel safe and have trust in our teacher. I can coach actors on auditions for Film/TV, auditioning for casting directors, as well as teach beginners about the business and how to get started! I also have a variety of scripts at my disposal, if the actor wanted to work on a specific scene from my collection. Here's a little bit about my career...Price has appeared in television shows such as 'About a boy' (NBC) where he portrayed “Gus”, and 'Your Family or mine' (TBS), where he played the role of "Colin" alongside

Richard Dreyfuss and JoBeth Williams. He was also a series regular on the series 'Side Effects' for AwesomenessTV/Dreamworks which you could now watch on Hulu. He's had supporting roles in feature films such as the Warner Bros. film “The Clique” where he starred alongside Bridgit Mendler as "Chris Abeley". The project was executive produced by Tyra Banks, and was based on the bestselling novel by Lisi Harrison. Price recently played a lead role in the feature film '200 Hours' from the executive producers of Final Destination, which is set to be released in 2018. Price also just had a supporting role in a feature film from Pop Life/Dreamworks which shot in the Philippines and China.

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Improv Acting Lesson Reviews from Students

Students are raving about their Improv Acting instructors on TakeLessons.
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Review by Joachim

"Will has a great way of guiding the team to not only work together but dial in what's working and phase out what's not. He's patient, encouraging, and mos

t importantly honest. It's clear he loves the form and working with others to find what works for their team."

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
William C.

Review by Jen

"I've taken a few Improv classes with Wes, and let me say, they have been the most beneficial Improv classes for my career. Each exercise Wes used was not

only fun, but helpful in strengthening my overall acting skills. He uses his knowledge to best benefit each student regardless of class size. His extensive knowledge of the craft can only help you, whether for stage or film. There's a sense of freedom that Wes helped me find in creating characters, navigating a scene, and preparing for auditions. I noticed incredible growth of my skills after taking just a few classes. I would highly encourage any actor to attend his class!!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Wesley M.

Review by Adam

"Excellent instructor!"

Los Angeles, CA teacher:
David T.

Review by Jennifer

"Great first session. Skype is nutz, sometimes, but we kept going. David Tom is a great listener and has every intention of getting the student to their

"Will is awesome! Very patient , knowledgeable, encouraging, and entertaining! I felt very at ease and comfortable with him during our lessons, as improv i

s something new for me. He really knows his stuff!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
William C.

Review by SC

"My 7 year old daughter is having a great time with improv classes with Jessie. We've attended 5 classes so far and Jessie is always professional, always

prepared with a fun plan of games and exercises. We highly recommend her!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Jessie M.

Review by Anthony

"Will is one of the most creative quick thinking people I know. I consider myself a comic who missed a calling and now that I've been trying to regain a pi

ece of myself back in middle life I am happy to have Will around. He challenges you to be your best and is the kind of person you could also come in front of. This for can read people and knows how to make your skill work for you. If he tried to make be like fun we'd both be starving artists (que gong)!

Seriously get to know this dude!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
William C.

Review by Laura

"Will and I performed and taught together for years in NYC. He is the best! He really focuses on spontaneity and supporting his partner. When you work with

him, you won’t have to worry about being funny or clever. He will help you learn to improvise in your own unique way."